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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Lana Mackay

Kasanwirjo bags stunning double assist as Rangers defender shines for Under-21s

Rangers defender Neraysho Kasanwirjo impressed for Netherlands Under-21s on Monday night, providing two assists in their 3-0 win over Sweden.

The 22-year-old – who is on loan from Feyenoord – started at left-back for the young Oranje who completed their perfect European qualification campaign with 10 wins from 10 at the Goffertstadion in Nijmegen.

After just two minutes, Strasbourg forward Emanuel Emegha headed in the opener from Kasanwirjo’s teasing cross.


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The Rangers man then laid off a second goal for Rav van den Berg, knocking the ball towards the back post for the Middlesbrough defender to fire home for the hosts.

An own goal from Noah Elie completed the scoring after half time.

It marked two assists inside the opening 17 minutes for Kasanwirjo, who told Dutch media after the match: "I have been well received in Scotland. The trainer [Philippe Clement] is very direct and I need that."

When asked about his long-term future at his parent club, he remained tight-lipped: “Feyenoord next year? Who knows ..."

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